Vlad Munteanu

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Vlad Munteanu
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Personal information
Full name Vlad Ioan Munteanu
Date of birth (1981-01-16) 16 January 1981 (age 44)
Place of birth Bacău, Romania
Height 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in)
Position(s) Midfielder
Youth career
–1999 SC Bacău
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
1999–2000 FCM Bacău 39 (7)
2000–2006 Dinamo București 94 (11)
2001–2002 → Poiana Câmpina (loan) 3 (2)
2004–2005 → Național București (loan) 14 (1)
2006–2007 Energie Cottbus 33 (11)
2007–2011 VfL Wolfsburg 10 (0)
2008 → Auxerre (loan) 9 (0)
2009 → Arminia Bielefeld (loan) 15 (2)
2010 → FSV Frankfurt (loan) 12 (0)
2011 Dinamo București 4 (0)
2011–2012 Concordia Chiajna 21 (1)
2012–2013 Erzgebirge Aue 6 (0)
Total260(35)
International career
2002 Romania 1 (0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

Vlad Ioan Munteanu (born 16 January 1981) is a Romanian former professional footballer who played as a midfielder. [1]

Contents

Club career

FCM Bacău

Munteanu was born on 16 January 1981 in Bacău, Romania. [2] [3] He began playing football at local club FCM Bacău where he made his Divizia A debut on 6 March 1999 in a 2–0 home victory against Astra Ploiești. [2] [3] [4]

Dinamo București

After two seasons with FCM, he spent six seasons at Dinamo București. [2] [3] There, he won the only trophies of his career and made his only appearances in European competitions, playing a total of 10 UEFA Cup matches and scoring two goals. [2] [3] His first performance was winning the 2000–01 Cupa României, even though coach Cornel Dinu did not use him in the final. [3] [5] In the following season, Munteanu helped Dinamo win the title under coaches Dinu and Marin Ion who gave him 19 appearances in which he scored five goals. [2] [3] [6] During the same season he played a few games in the second league at Poiana Câmpina, then a satellite team of Dinamo. [2] [4] [7] [8] His next trophy won with The Red Dogs was the 2002–03 Cupa României, as coach Ioan Andone sent him in the 90+2 minute to replace Florentin Petre in the 1–0 victory against Național București in the final. [2] [3] [9] In the 2003–04 season, Munteanu helped the club win The Double, appearing in 18 league games under Andone and scoring one goal. [2] [3] [6] He was again a substitute in the Cupa României final, entering in the 55th minute to replace Ionuț Badea, and then opening the scoring approximately 10 minutes later in their 2–0 victory against Oțelul Galați. [10] He also provided two perfect assists for goals by Claudiu Niculescu and Ianis Zicu in the 2–0 home victory against Shakhtar Donetsk, which helped them eliminate the Ukrainians in the UEFA Cup. [2] [11] After playing only a few games in the first half of the 2004–05 season, Andone informed Munteanu that he would not be part of his plans for the rest of the season, leading to a loan to Național București. [2] [3] [4] [7] [12] He returned to Dinamo for the 2005–06 season. [2] Andone used him as a starter until the 69th minute, when he replaced him with Ianis Zicu in the 3–2 victory against rivals Steaua București that earned them their first Supercupa României. [2] [13] In the 2005–06 UEFA Cup campaign, the team eliminated Omonia Nicosia against whom Munteanu scored a goal, and Everton with a historical 5–2 on aggregate, reaching the group stage. [2] [14] There, the campaign ended but he scored the only goal of a 1–0 victory against title holders CSKA Moscow. [15]

Energie Cottbus

In 2006, Munteanu signed with Energie Cottbus of the German Bundesliga. [2] [3] He made his league debut on 12 August 2006 when coach Petrik Sander used him as a starter in a 2–0 away loss to Borussia Mönchengladbach. [16] [17] In the next round, he scored his first goal in a 2–2 draw against Hamburg. [16] Munteanu netted a personal record of 11 goals by the end of the 2006–07 season, including a double in a 3–2 away win over Borussia Dortmund. [2] [16] He formed a partnership in the team's offence with fellow Romanian Sergiu Radu and they were nicknamed "The Twins of the Goal" by the German press. [18] [19] [20] [21] With Munteanu's 11 goals and as Radu found the net 14 times, together they scored over half of the total 38 goals netted by the team that helped it avoid relegation. [19] [20]

VfL Wolfsburg and loans

In the summer of 2007, VfL Wolfsburg transferred him and Radu, paying €4.5 million for them, of which €1.5 million was for Munteanu. [18] [19] [21] After being used in the first half of the 2007–08 season by coach Felix Magath in 10 league games, Munteanu was sent on loan in the second half to French side Auxerre under coach Jean Fernandez to play alongside compatriots Daniel Niculae and Gabriel Tamaș. [2] [3] [22] He made his Ligue 1 debut on 9 February 2008 when coach Fernandez sent him in the 90th minute to replace Kévin Lejeune in a 2–1 away victory against Rennes. [23] After only 12 appearances in all competitions, Munteanu returned to Wolfsburg, claiming he had problems adapting to French football's reliance on physical strength. [2] [3] [24] Having been excluded from Magath's plans for The Wolves in the 2008–09 season, playing only for the club's satellite in the fourth division, he was loaned for the second half of the season to Arminia Bielefeld. [2] [3] [25] There, on 23 May 2009 he made his last Bundesliga appearance in a 2–2 draw against Hannover 96, having a total of 58 matches and 13 goals scored in the competition. [2] [3] [26] The following season, Munteanu began by playing for Wolfsburg's satellite team in the first half, before being loaned to 2. Bundesliga club FSV Frankfurt for the second half. [2] [3] [7] [27]

Late career

In January 2011, he ended his contract with Wolfsburg and signed a deal with his old club, Dinamo, for six months. [2] [3] [7] Afterwards he went to play for the 2011–12 season at Concordia Chiajna where he made his last Liga I appearance on 9 May 2012 in a 3–1 victory against Pandurii Târgu Jiu, totaling 172 matches played with 19 goals in the competition. [2] [28] In 2013, after one season spent at 2. Bundesliga side Erzgebirge Aue in which he made six appearances, Munteanu retired at age 32. [2] [29]

International career

Munteanu played one match for Romania on 21 August 2002 when coach Anghel Iordănescu sent him in the 79th minute to replace Paul Codrea in a 1–0 friendly loss to Greece. [30] In 2007, during his prolific season spent at Energie Cottbus together with Sergiu Radu, the Romanian press insisted that they should be called-up for the national team but coach Victor Pițurcă did not agree, stating about the Bundesliga championship:"It's not what it once was! The clubs are at a low level and the players are of average value." [20] [21] [31]

Personal life

Munteanu's father, Ion, was also a footballer who played for FCM Bacău and Universitatea Cluj and had over 250 Divizia A appearances in which he scored 60 goals. [32]

Honors

Dinamo București

References

  1. ↑ "Vlad Munteanu". worldfootball.net. Retrieved 26 March 2012.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Vlad Munteanu at RomanianSoccer.ro (in Romanian)
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 "Vlad Munteanu s-a întors în România să o transforme pe Dinamo într-o campioană: "Am plecat băiat, m-am întors bărbat"" [Vlad Munteanu returned in Romania to transform Dinamo into a champion: "I left as a boy, I came back as a man"] (in Romanian). Gsp.ro. 2 February 2011. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
  4. 1 2 3 "Vlad Munteanu - despre Torje si Mansour" [Vlad Munteanu - about Torje and Mansour] (in Romanian). Ziare.com. 17 January 2008. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
  5. ↑ "Romanian Cup – Season 2000–2001". RomanianSoccer. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
  6. 1 2 "Romania National Champions". RomanianSoccer. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
  7. 1 2 3 4 "Vlad Munteanu a revenit la Dinamo" [Vlad Munteanu returned to Dinamo] (in Romanian). Evz.ro. 21 January 2011. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
  8. ↑ "Pagini memorabile din istoria fotbalului prahovean (XXXIII)/La Câmpina au jucat Dănciulescu, Zicu, Marica, Mitea…" [Memorable pages from the history of Prahova football (XXXIII)/Dănciulescu, Zicu, Marica, Mitea played at Câmpina...] (in Romanian). Ziarulprahova.ro. 13 April 2023. Retrieved 13 October 2023.
  9. ↑ "Romanian Cup – Season 2002–2003". RomanianSoccer. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
  10. ↑ "Romanian Cup – Season 2003–2004". RomanianSoccer. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
  11. ↑ "Dinamo s-a îmbogăţit de pe urma ucrainenilor! A cîştigat milioane de euro şi l-a pus pe Lucescu antrenor la Şahtior" [Dinamo got rich from the Ukrainians! They won millions of euros and made Lucescu coach at Şahtior] (in Romanian). Gsp.ro. 16 August 2011. Retrieved 13 October 2023.
  12. ↑ "FC National - Steaua si Dinamo ii intaresc pe "bancari"" [FC National - Steaua and Dinamo strengthen the "bankers"] (in Romanian). Jurnalul.ro. 2 February 2005. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
  13. ↑ "Dinamo invinge Steaua si castiga Supercupa Romaniei" [Dinamo defeats Steaua and wins the Romanian Supercup] (in Romanian). Hotnews.ro. 2 August 2005. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
    "Romanian Super Cup – Season 2005". RomanianSoccer. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
  14. ↑ "VIDEO 15 ani de la istoricul Dinamo - Everton 5-1. 3 dintre oamenii-cheie au rememorat meciul pentru GSP: "Sincer să fiu, am fost cel mai bun!"" [VIDEO 15 years since the historic Dinamo - Everton 5-1. 3 of the key people recalled the match for GSP:" To be honest, I was the best! "] (in Romanian). Gsp.ro. 16 September 2020. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
    "Dinamo si-a complicat situatia" [Dinamo complicated their situation] (in Romanian). Gds.ro. 13 August 2005. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
  15. ↑ "Bucharest shuts down CSKA Moscow" (in Romanian). Taipeitimes.com. 3 December 2005. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
  16. 1 2 3 "Vlad Munteanu. Bundesliga 2006/2007". WorldFootball. Retrieved 6 September 2025.
  17. ↑ "Borussia Mönchengladbach - Energie Cottbus 2:0". WorldFootball. Retrieved 6 September 2025.
  18. 1 2 "La pachet" [Package deal] (in Romanian). Gsp.ro. 25 May 2007. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
  19. 1 2 3 ""Gemenii golului", la Wolfsburg pentru 4,5 milioane de euro!" ["The twins of the goal", in Wolfsburg for 4.5 million euros!] (in Romanian). Adevarul.ro. 26 May 2007. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
    "Vlad Munteanu si Sergiu Radu - La Wolfsburg" [Vlad Munteanu and Sergiu Radu - At Wolfsburg] (in Romanian). Sport.ro. 25 May 2007. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
    ""Gemenii golului" s-au transferat la Wolfsburg" [The "twins of the goal" transferred to Wolfsburg] (in Romanian). Crisana.ro. 26 May 2007. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
  20. 1 2 3 "Vlad Munteanu: "Piturca poate sa nu ma cheme la nationala, nu ma mai intereseaza"" [Vlad Munteanu: "Piturca may not call me to the national team, I'm not interested anymore"] (in Romanian). Sport.ro. 18 June 2007. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
    "Piturca si-a calcat pe inima si l-a convocat pe "Schija"" [Piturca stepped on his heart and summoned "Schija"] (in Romanian). Evz.ro. 25 August 2007. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
    "Sergiu Radu: "Am marcat cat Mutu. Vreau la nationala!"" [Sergiu Radu: "I scored as much as Mutu. I want to be at the national team!"] (in Romanian). Sport.ro. 22 May 2007. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
  21. 1 2 3 "Sergiu Radu si Vlad Munteanu, la VfL Wolfsburg" [Sergiu Radu and Vlad Munteanu, at VfL Wolfsburg] (in Romanian). Evz.ro. 26 May 2007. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
  22. ↑ "Vlad Munteanu nu se sperie de "Sadam" Magath!" [Vlad Munteanu is not afraid of "Sadam" Magath!] (in Romanian). Sport.ro. 21 June 2007. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
    "Exclusiv Prosport, Vlad Munteanu merge la Auxerre" [Exclusive Prosport, Vlad Munteanu goes to Auxerre] (in Romanian). Sport.ro. 29 January 2008. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
    "Vlad Munteanu la Auxerre" [Vlad Munteanu at Auxerre] (in Romanian). Gsp.ro. 30 January 2008. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
  23. ↑ "Vlad Munteanu. Ligue 1 2007/2008". WorldFootball. Retrieved 6 September 2025.
    "Stade Rennais - AJ Auxerre 1:2". WorldFootball. Retrieved 6 September 2025.
    "Românii lui Auxerre, învingători in extremis" [The Romanians of Auxerre, victorious in extremis] (in Romanian). Gds.ro. 11 February 2008. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
  24. ↑ "Vlad Munteanu, intre Auxerre si Wolfsburg" [Vlad Munteanu, between Auxerre and Wolfsburg] (in Romanian). Ziaruldebacau.ro. 9 May 2008. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
    "Auxerre renunță la Vlad Munteanu" [Auxerre waives Vlad Munteanu] (in Romanian). Jurnalul.ro. 7 May 2008. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
    ""După o lună, le-am zis că nu vreau să rămân!". EXCLUSIV Românul care a ajuns în Ligue 1 și s-a speriat după un singur meci:"Pulpa unui adversar era cât ambele ale mele!"" ["After a month, I told them I don't want to stay!". EXCLUSIVE The Romanian who reached Ligue 1 and got scared after a single match: "An opponent's pulp was as big as both of mine!"] (in Romanian). Prosport.ro. 1 November 2018. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
    "Vlad Munteanu nu mai este dorit la Auxerre" [Vlad Munteanu is no longer wanted at Auxerre] (in Romanian). Ziare.com. 7 May 2008. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
  25. ↑ "Vlad Munteanu: "Vreau să plec de la Wolfsburg"" [Vlad Munteanu: "I want to leave Wolfsburg"] (in Romanian). Gsp.ro. 23 July 2008. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
    ""Rapid este mai experimentată, dar Wolfsburg e mai valoroasă"" ["Rapid is more experienced, but Wolfsburg is more valuable"] (in Romanian). Prosport.ro. 29 August 2008. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
    "Vlad Munteanu părăseşte pe Wolfsburg" [Vlad Munteanu leaves Wolfsburg] (in Romanian). Adevarul.ro. 8 August 2008. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
    "Vlad Munteanu a fost imprumutat la Arminia Bielefeld!" [Vlad Munteanu was loaned to Arminia Bielefeld!] (in Romanian). Sport.ro. 28 December 2008. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
    "Vlad Munteanu, împrumutat şase luni la Arminia Bielefeld" [Vlad Munteanu, on loan for six months at Arminia Bielefeld] (in Romanian). Gsp.ro. 28 December 2008. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
    "EXCLUSIV Vlad Munteanu s-a transferat la Arminia Bielefeld !" [EXCLUSIVE Vlad Munteanu has transferred to Arminia Bielefeld!] (in Romanian). Prosport.ro. 18 December 2008. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
  26. ↑ "Vlad Munteanu. Bundesliga 2008/2009". WorldFootball. Retrieved 6 September 2025.
  27. ↑ "Vlad Munteanu, la FSV Frankfurt" [Vlad Munteanu, at FSV Frankfurt] (in Romanian). Ziare.com. 27 January 2010. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
    "Vlad Munteanu la FSV Frankfurt" [Vlad Munteanu at FSV Frankfurt] (in Romanian). Gsp.ro. 27 January 2010. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
  28. ↑ "Vlad Munteanu continuă în Liga 1. Va juca pentru Concordia Chiajna" [Vlad Munteanu continues in Liga 1. He will play for Concordia Chiajna] (in Romanian). Gsp.ro. 29 August 2011. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
  29. ↑ "Pa, Chiajna! Vlad Munteanu va evolua în liga secundă germană" [Bye, Chiajna! Vlad Munteanu will perform in the German second league] (in Romanian). Gsp.ro. 6 June 2011. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
    "Vlad Munteanu, din "iarbă", direct în fotoliul de conducător" [Vlad Munteanu, from the "grass", directly into the leader's chair] (in Romanian). Zcj.ro. 8 November 2013. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
  30. ↑ "Vlad Munteanu profile". European Football. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
    "Romania 0-1 Greece". European Football. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
  31. ↑ "Piturca: "Bundesliga este un campionat slab, cu jucatori mediocri"" [Piturca: "Bundesliga is a weak championship, with mediocre players"] (in Romanian). Sport.ro. 22 May 2007. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
    "Piţurcă: "Privesc fiecare etapă din Bundesliga"" [Pițurcă: "I watch every round of the Bundesliga"] (in Romanian). Adevarul.ro. 3 February 2007. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
  32. ↑ "'U' Cluj: Vlad Munteanu are pedigree 'studenţesc'" ["U" Cluj: Vlad Munteanu has a student "pedigree"] (in Romanian). transilvaniareporter.ro. Retrieved 29 October 2017.
    "Istoria scrisa in familie! Tatal lui Vlad Munteanu a adus ultima victorie a lui U Cluj in fata CFR-ului, in urma cu 42 de ani!" [History written in the family! Vlad Munteanu's father brought Cluj's last victory in front of CFR, 42 years ago!] (in Romanian). sport.ro. Retrieved 29 October 2017.
    "Aşchia nu sare departe de trunchi! TOP 10 perechi tată-fiu care au scris istorie pentru fotbalul românesc" [The splinter does not fall far from the tree! TOP 10 father-son pairs who have written history for Romanian football] (in Romanian). prosport.ro. Retrieved 29 October 2017.
  33. 1 2 3 Vlad Munteanu at Soccerway
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